The next day, Fei Yanggu went to the Fourth Master's study in person and had a private talk with him for nearly half an hour. He specially asked Qingyan to prepare lunch himself. The two children had just been fed and were already fast asleep.
Lunch was served, and everyone took their seats. A smile appeared on Fei Yanggu's face.
Yin's worries were relieved, and no one knew about their secret conversation.
"Little darling, go pay your respects less often these days. Wait until the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager Tong leave the day after tomorrow before you go!" Fei Yanggu had gotten close to the Emperor Emeritus earlier than the two of them. He was definitely a supporter of the Manchu-Mongol marriage alliance. Hutulifengsheng Zhalafen not only had an excellent personality and appearance, but also the best status.
The fact that the retired emperor was often by Kangxi's side could very well have influenced Kangxi's judgment.
Therefore, Fei Yanggu personally spoke to Kangxi about the unstable situation of the Crown Prince, and how the people would pay more attention to royal gossip if the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Dowager Tong were still alive.
The Empress Dowager's remarriage had a significant impact in Jiangnan, and Emperor Kangxi would be extremely cautious during each of his southern tours.
She dismissed everyone in the dining room, and Su Peisheng and Su Lan waited at the door to make sure that their conversation would not be overheard.
"Father, is something wrong over there? Are you still thinking of sending the little girl there?" Qingyan's smile disappeared. When it came to his daughter's matter, Qingyan didn't relax at all.
Fei Yanggu nodded. After all, the Emperor Emeritus had come from beyond the Great Wall and understood the importance of the Mongol cavalry better than they did.
"Alright, His Majesty agrees. After returning, find a few families to raise them first, and then select the best from among them when Hutulifengsheng Zhalafen is twelve or thirteen years old." Fei Yanggu's words completely dispelled the two men's worries.
In fact, Yin had long harbored worries but could not mention them to Kangxi. Most of the brothers who got married had daughters, whether they were born of the principal wife or illegitimate children, and their fates were all in Kangxi's hands.
"You should all understand that His Majesty's intention is that the third-generation princesses should stay in the Qing Dynasty as much as possible, and there's no need to go to Mongolia anymore. The princesses from the imperial clan can be married off to a few relatives." Fei Yanggu felt relieved after hearing His Majesty's words.
He hoped that Xiao Guai would have fewer daughters in the future. Yin Zhuo thought that his daughter was safe with Kangxi, and he would make good plans for the future.
After lunch, Qingyan sat leisurely on a chair in the courtyard, while the twins played not far away. Her gentle gaze remained fixed on Yin.
This resting spot is located in the right corner of the courtyard, where there is a grape trellis. Before summer, everyone can cool off here.
Yin poured Qingyan a cup of tea. Kangxi and the others had all gone out, leaving only the two of them to rest.
"Fourth Prince, you said that person will leave the day after tomorrow?" Qingyan disliked the Emperor Emeritus. He seemed kind, but after spending time with him, she found Shunzhi to be quite sinister.
Sometimes, when they went to pay their respects, they would bring two children with them. Each time, Yiken'e was cared for by Emperor Shunzhi, and Empress Dowager Tong liked Hutuli Fengsheng Zhalafen, but they dared not show it at all in front of the Emperor Emeritus.
During the greetings, she would occasionally be watched with a probing gaze.
"If they don't like it, we don't need to interfere!" Yin and Yin reached a tacit understanding, and the Emperor Emeritus let Kangxi and the Crown Prince take care of it.
Qingyan leaned back in her bamboo recliner, gazing at the grapes on the vines. Soon, these grapes would become the wine of the Yuelai Inn.
“We can still make some wine before we go back!” Qingyan pointed to the grapes on the ceiling.
wine? !
The first thing that came to Yin's mind was the wine that was presented as tribute from France. It tasted really good, but the alcohol content was very low, making it suitable for the women.
"You can make wine?" Yin asked with interest.
Qingyan nodded. Making wine is not difficult at all; she had specifically learned it in modern times.
Her gains were absolutely perfect; the two weeks of vacation at the vineyard were definitely worthwhile.
“After we return to the capital, I will open my private treasury and give you two bottles of wine, which are tributes from France. I noticed you never drink them, so I just threw them into the treasury,” Yin said directly.
Qingyan smiled, she was used to drinking some every night, but she had never seen the French special edition, so she had to ask Yuelai Inn to prepare it.
However, the wine made with baijiu (Chinese liquor) didn't taste as good as the wine from there, so she quickly nodded and said she would try it again when she got back.
"The wines here have a very high alcohol content," Qingyan explained helplessly.
Previously, Qingyan had considered preparing it according to the French method, but was worried that someone might discover it.
"Hmm, this one suits our local taste better, but the ladies should drink the other kind." Yin disliked women smelling too much of alcohol, so Qingyan rarely drank alcohol.
She noticed that some of the grapes above her head were already ripe, and thought about asking the shopkeeper to bring them over so she could cut off the ripe ones.
"Sulan, go ask the shopkeeper for scissors. Also, get two five-jin wine jars." Qingyan was preparing to brew the wine herself.
Su Lan quickly accepted the order. Yin glanced at Erlu and told the two of them to move things, as it would be better to keep outsiders out of the courtyard.
"Little one, when the Emperor is here, don't let the waiter in. Otherwise, it will be very difficult for Father and Mother," Yin quickly said. Qingyan pouted. The Emperor has so many quirks. Even Father hasn't said anything, but this man has so many demands.
“He came from beyond the Great Wall, and he must have had hardships we don’t know about. In the south, the demands would be even greater, saying he wanted to experience the glory of the royal family,” Yin explained.
"Tch!" Qingyan stopped talking and just stared at the grapes above her head, looking for those that were more suitable for making wine.
"Don't talk nonsense, understand?" Yin repeatedly instructed, speaking directly.
Qingyan nodded quickly. Sulan came to the rescue right then and there, bringing all the things Qingyan needed. Erlu sent several guards, followed by porters carrying various jars. They also asked the shopkeeper for a few, hoping that Erlu could learn how to make wine.
"My lady, this servant also wants to learn!" Erlu said shyly.
The wine produced at Yuelai Inn was too expensive. During festivals, Qing Yan used red wine as a reward, which made the guards of other princes' residences very envious.
"Okay, you can watch from the side for a while, and you should be able to learn it quickly." Qingyan readily agreed.
Erlu quickly expressed his gratitude, saying that it would be excellent if he could learn it this time.
"From now on, the two of you will be in charge of brewing wine for the manor," Yin said directly.
Wine must be made every year, and Qingyan probably couldn't handle it all by herself, so this time, she found two helpers.
“!” Sulan and Erlu responded immediately.
Qingyan had only two guards climbing the wooden ladder to pick grapes according to her instructions, while Yin held his two children and sat aside, watching everyone busy at work.
"Sulan, go and fetch the large wooden basin." Qingyan watched the children having a great time and prepared to help herself.
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